BELLA BUXTON

Bella Buxton - Women's Only 3hr - Saturday 30th Nov

Welcome to Bella Buxton, a Women’s Only Mountain Bike event at Buxton Mountain Bike Park!

Bella Buxton is the new kid on the block, a Women’s Only event held at the Buxton MTB park, one of the most enjoyable and rewarding courses around. Buxton is well known for its flowy trails set in beautiful surrounds. The trails are manageable for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. It’s a great place to have your first race as the trails are not intimidating, but if you have the skill and fitness to go faster the course just keeps giving. Add good room for overtaking and the beautiful scenery on top and this truly is a venue made just for this event.

There are two course distance options, the long course of 12-14km for solo, or the 5km shorter option for teams. If Solo isn’t your jam then why not get a few friends together and put a team of 2 or 3 up for the 5km option. You and/or your team will be racing for 3 hours, beginning at the very social time of 12pm.

At Bella Buxton, you will not be alone. The “Bella 5”, a group of five female ambassadors will be with you every step of the way to ensure this day is amazing from start to finish. Buxton is the perfect place for you to dip your toes into the MTB race scene as you will be surrounded by supportive and friendly women.

Bella Buxton is not just about the racing. While chilling out between laps you will enjoy live music, and post-race you can enjoy a cheeky drink from the onsite bar. For those who are looking to make a weekend out of it, you can camp overnight AND you can also take the opportunity to ride more trails through the “Hux at Bux” event being held on the Sunday

But wait, there’s more! Bella Buxton is more than a one day race event. The “Bella 5” have created 3 social rides in the led up to the event. These rides will cater for all skill levels and present a great opportunity to ride with current friends and make new riding buddies. The social aspect doesn’t end there because post ride food and snacks will be supplied, along with chats and laughs, to make sure the day ends the right way!

Get Ready to Choose Your Own Adventure!

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HUX at BUX on Sunday

So you think you are the best descender in the field, well prove it. Hux at Bux which is on the Sunday after Bella Buxton and Buxton Boot Camp is a 3 stage FlowDuro. Each stage is between 1 and 2km in length of mostly descending on the brilliant flowing single tracks of Buxton.
We wont be using the Cathedral trail so NO full face helmets are needed. Its about flow and skill.

This is a mixed event however we will be having some ‘Women Only’ time slots for each stage for your benefit.

Suitable for anything from a hardtail to a 150mm travel bike. Choose your weapon!

Each stage finishes at the race village giving you a chance to eat, drink and chat with your mates about your run before heading back off into the trails to reach the start of the next stage.

For more info head to the event page.

Hux at Bux info page

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BELLA BUXTON – EVENT DETAILS

Event Categories

Solo 3 Hour – Long Course

3 Hour Under 19
3 hour 20-39
3 Hour 40+
3 Hour 50+
3 Hour E-Bike

Team 3 Hour – Short Course

3 Hour Under 19
3 hour Open
3 Hour 40+
3 Hour 50+
Note: All riders must be eligible for team age to suit category. Ie, all over 50 yrs of age on event day

E-Bikes must but as per Australian Standards and limited to motor assistance to max speed of 25km/h
Scrutineering of bikes both before and after will be done.
E-Bikes can change batteries mid race

MTBA advises event organisers to limit course distances undertaken by juniors for health reasons. Big Hill Events staff encourages junior men and junior women to enter team options.

Big Hill Events reserve the right to deny race entry.

Insurance
This race is a Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) event. All riders must be either a racing member of a MTBA affiliate club or purchase a MTBA Day License for the event.
If you wish to become a racing member of a MTBA affiliated club, there are many clubs to choose from. To find a club visit MTBA’s website. There are many benefits to being an MTBA member so please support the club scene!
www.mtba.asn.au
MTBA Day Licenses can be purchased through the on-line registration process at a cost of $36 MTBA licenses (or MTBA Day Licences) must be presented at registration. Failure to do so will require you to purchase a MTBA Day License at the event. We reccomend if this is your first event to sign up for the MTBA 8 week free trail.

Bella Buxton Race Rules:

There must be a minimum of 5 teams/entrants in a category at an event for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes to be awarded
If only 3 teams/entrants are in a category Big Hill Events has the right to only award prizes to 1st place
All riders in 40+ team category must be over the age of 40 on race day
All riders in 50+ team category must be over the age of 50 on race day

Registration

All riders must attend a registration session to show their MTBA license and collect their race number.

Saturday Rego time – 10am to 11:45am

Don’t forget your MTBA License!!!
As this is a MTBA race, it is compulsory for all riders to hold a MTBA license (or MTBA day license). We are unable to provide you with your race number without a valid license. If you do not present your MTBA license card or MTBA day license at registration you must purchase a MTBA day license.
All riders who purchase a day license accept the terms and conditions of MTBA and Big Hill Events.

Prizes

Each category will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd with the amazing Big Hill Events prize bags.

Camping

Camping will be available on Saturday 30th November ONLY – strictly no camping any other time at the Buxton MTB Park.

Alternatively we recommend having a look at the accommodation options in Buxton and Marsyville

BELLA BUXTON – Course

There are two courses at Bella Buxton. The Long course for Solo only and then the Short Course for the teams category. See the links below for all the details

Long Course – Solo only –> LINK TO LONG COURSE <—
14.3 KMS 350 METERS ASCENT

Short Course – Teams only –> LINK TO SHORT COURSE <–
4.5 KMS 110 METERS ASCENT

BELLA BUXTON – LOCATION INFO

Mill Creek Road, Buxton, 3711

From Melbourne it’s roughly a 1 and a half hour drive to Buxton.

The area around Buxton is certainly worth checking out – For more info check out the Marysville Tourism website here

There are plenty of accomodation options in the area, which allow for riders and family to come and visit for the weekend.

For a full list of accommodation options, please visit the Marysville Accommodation page.

Camp Marysville offers shared cabins for the Buxton Boot Camp. Each cabin sleeps four and has two bedrooms, each with twin single beds, and bathroom.

To book, go to the Visit Yarra Valley page and scroll down to the special offer for the Buxton Bash!

Or you can call the friendly staff from the Marysville Visitor Information Centre:

Address: Visitor Informaiton Centre, Lot 5 Murchison St, Marysville, 3779

Phone: 03 5963 4567

Email: info@marysvilletourism.com